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Leaderflush Shapland - It’s not just a door - It’s a piece of art

Some undervalue doors as design features but Longden has taken a different view with Moderne – their new and exciting contemporary design influenced door collection.

Moderne’s designer, Laura Davies, looked at the door as an artwork that could stand alone as a striking focal point. The result is a stunning collection comprising both bold and subtle contemporary designs with an understated art-deco twist that brings exciting alternatives to every customer.

And the choice does not stop there. As you would expect from a true bespoke manufacturer, the collection is anything but one of fixed designs. Architects, interior designers and specifiers can choose from an array of dramatic materials and finishes, including lavish beading and carved details as well as a new range of exotic, environmentally friendly, multi-laminar wood veneers from Alpi.

Alpi is renowned for its unique decorative wood veneers. Especially created by gluing, pressing and slicing sheets of dyed wood to produce the exquisite colours, grains and textures found in the highest quality woods, the process offers complete design freedom, while being environmentally friendly.

Of course, Moderne is not just about style and aesthetics. With all doors in the collection meeting the strictest technical criteria, such as fire resistance, smoke control and sound reduction, Longden Moderne brings customers design, sustainability and performance perfectly combined.

For more information on the Longden Moderne collection of door designs please contact 0114 270 6330 or visit www.longdendoors.co.uk

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